There's a reason Guanella Pass is one of Colorado's favorite fall drives. We took the top off the Jeep on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and made our way from Grant up to Georgetown, surrounded by golden aspens, mountain views + trees getting pretty darn close to peak. And then Colorado really showed off. We spotted an entire moose family, including a baby, mama + one very impressive bull. Unreal.
THE ASC TAKE
✔️ THE SPOT
A 24-mile paved scenic byway connecting Grant and Georgetown. The drive itself is beautiful, but don't just stay in the car. There are plenty of places to pull off, take in the changing aspens + enjoy the mountain views. Clear Lake Reservoir and Guanella Pass Summit are two stops worth having on your radar.
🪩 THE VIBE
Worth the Drive · Outdoor Day · Mountain Day · Fall in Colorado
⚠️ THE CATCH
Fall colors don't stick around for long, and Guanella Pass can get VERY crowded during peak leaf-peeping season. Expect plenty of cars + people, especially on weekends.
🥾 THE DETAILS
This is moose country. If you're lucky enough to spot wildlife along the way, admire it from a safe distance.
💳 THE DAMAGE
Free to drive
⭐️ OUR RATING
★★★★½ Almost No Notes
